Dadpool
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As the year is winding down I thought it might be fun to start a thread where we can talk about folks' favorite 2020 releases. 
I'm not the thread police, but IMO knives that came out in new variations (scale colors, blade shapes, etc.) should count, and 2020 disappointments aren't what's on my mind -- just the good stuff.
Of the 2020 releases I picked up, here are four that stood out for me. They're also a decent cross-section of my collection as a whole: giant, big but practical, tactical but practical, and just for fun (but not useless).
4-Max Scout, 0308, Canis, Flip Shank
My favorite fidget knife of this bunch is the Flip Shank, aka the "Kizer Pumbaa." It's funny looking, but surprisingly comfortable in-hand. Makes a great little around-the-house knife, which is handy because it's super fun to fidget with.
Dollar for dollar, particularly if you hunt around a bit, the 4-Max Scout is an incredible value. Being cooped up at home all year, I haven't really had a chance to put it through its paces yet. It's a monster, but a well-designed monster. For a massive knife, it's not a terrible slicer -- and the handle feels great.
The ZT 0308 has seen the most carry time, and it's just an all-around excellent knife. Surprisingly slim and easy to pocket for a heavier knife, and big without feeling oversized. I know the hole is polarizing, but I dig it. Love the milling and action on this one, too. It's become one of my benchmarks when I'm considering a new ~4" knife, as in "Would I carry Knife X when I already own the 0308?"
But overall, the Spyderco Canis is shaking out to be my favorite 2020 release. I didn't love it when I first saw it, but as I read about it and enjoyed folks' pictures of it here, it grew on me. Its slimness (thinner than a PM2), light/medium handle texture, hollow grind, full-length edge, and perfect blend of "form follows function" and interesting aesthetics -- something Spyderco often does really well -- make it stand out. It's a joy to carry and use.
So how about it: What are your favorite knives released in 2020?
I'm not the thread police, but IMO knives that came out in new variations (scale colors, blade shapes, etc.) should count, and 2020 disappointments aren't what's on my mind -- just the good stuff.
Of the 2020 releases I picked up, here are four that stood out for me. They're also a decent cross-section of my collection as a whole: giant, big but practical, tactical but practical, and just for fun (but not useless).
4-Max Scout, 0308, Canis, Flip Shank
My favorite fidget knife of this bunch is the Flip Shank, aka the "Kizer Pumbaa." It's funny looking, but surprisingly comfortable in-hand. Makes a great little around-the-house knife, which is handy because it's super fun to fidget with.
Dollar for dollar, particularly if you hunt around a bit, the 4-Max Scout is an incredible value. Being cooped up at home all year, I haven't really had a chance to put it through its paces yet. It's a monster, but a well-designed monster. For a massive knife, it's not a terrible slicer -- and the handle feels great.
The ZT 0308 has seen the most carry time, and it's just an all-around excellent knife. Surprisingly slim and easy to pocket for a heavier knife, and big without feeling oversized. I know the hole is polarizing, but I dig it. Love the milling and action on this one, too. It's become one of my benchmarks when I'm considering a new ~4" knife, as in "Would I carry Knife X when I already own the 0308?"
But overall, the Spyderco Canis is shaking out to be my favorite 2020 release. I didn't love it when I first saw it, but as I read about it and enjoyed folks' pictures of it here, it grew on me. Its slimness (thinner than a PM2), light/medium handle texture, hollow grind, full-length edge, and perfect blend of "form follows function" and interesting aesthetics -- something Spyderco often does really well -- make it stand out. It's a joy to carry and use.
So how about it: What are your favorite knives released in 2020?
